1985 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1985 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1985 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Charger | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Bentley |
Model | Charger | Continental |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3065 mm |